World Merchandise Trade Volume Is Expected to Continue to Demonstrate

question 61

Multiple Choice

World merchandise trade volume is expected to continue to demonstrate growth year after year, but the strength of the growth is weakening. What is the reason for that?

• A)slowing GDP
• B)consumers keep changing what they want
• C)prices in the market are increasing
• D)prices of fuel have increased

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